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Skin Cancer

Skin
cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United
States. The two most common types are basal
cell cancer and squamous cell cancer. They usually
form on the head, face, neck, hands and arms. Another
type of skin cancer, melanoma,
is more dangerous but less common.

Anyone can get skin cancer, but it is more common in people
who

Spend a lot of time in the sun or have been sunburne

Have light-colored skin, hair and eyes

Have a family member with skin cancer

Are over age 50

You should have your doctor check any
suspicious skin markings and any changes in the way
your skin looks. Treatment is more
likely to work well when cancer is found early. If not
treated, some types of skin cancer cells can spread
to other tissues and organs.